There are 5 ways to get from Southampton to Thetford Forest Park by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London Bridge to Cambridgetrain
- Take the train from Cambridge to Thetfordtrain
5h 11m£82–171Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Thetfordbus Uk950
6h 48m£24–51Drive 160.8 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Santon Downhamcar 160.8 mi
2h 50m£39–56Train, bus
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Take the bus from London Eye to Coach Stationbus A8
- Take the train from Stansted Airport to Thetfordtrain
6h 4m£70–145Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Interchangebus 727 / ...
7h 13m£36–86
Southampton to Thetford Forest Park by train, subway, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Thetford Forest Park is to bus which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Thetford Forest Park is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Thetford Forest Park. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Kestrel Drive via London Heathrow Airport and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Thetford Forest Park. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Thetford via Waterloo station, London Bridge and Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Southampton and Thetford Forest Park is 185 miles. The road distance is 161.8 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Thetford Forest Park without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £80 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Southampton to Thetford Forest Park, including transfers.
Southampton to Thetford Forest Park bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Thetford Forest Park train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Thetford Forest Park is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Thetford Forest Park, England?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to The Lodge via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, London Bridge, Cambridge, Thetford, Bus Interchange, and Kestrel Drive in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to The Lodge via London Heathrow Airport, Bus Interchange, and Kestrel Drive in around 6h 48m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from London Bridge to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Cambridge to Thetford
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Stansted Airport to Thetford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Eye to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Thetford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Southampton to Thetford Forest Park bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Southampton to Thetford Forest Park train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Thetford Forest Park is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Southampton to Thetford Forest Park.
There are 407+ hotels available in Thetford Forest Park.

















